Welcome to the PMA – Peanut Museum of Art As our recent unit on building, construction, and tools was coming to an end, the Peanut teachers began planning what the class might focus on next. We began to notice a subtle change in how the Peanuts approached their building projects. Throughout our...
Starlights Participate in 2015 MLK Day of Service In 2014, the Starlights participated in the Day of Service by collecting much-needed supplies for the Schuylkill Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation. After last year's great success, we decided to participate in this important Day of Service again...
written by PIC's Preschool Program Coordinator Tamara Clark For more than a year now, PIC teachers have been dipping their toes into the deep and vast pool of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The educators in Reggio Emilia have shared with us the idea that the environment is...
Inviting Rich Learning Inspired by Reggio Emilia, Rainbow teachers have taken a closer look at our values regarding childhood, education, and community. In our classroom, we encourage experiences that are rich in trust, laughter, and exploration. We value our time to play together, but we are also...
Playing to Learn! Playing is defined as “engaging in activities for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” However, playing is an intricate aspect in child development. Play is a dynamic, ever-changing process that is multi-sensory, interactive, creative, and...
This is Strictly Professional What makes a professional stand apart from others in his or her field? Certainly educational credentials and hands-on experience are huge aspects of being a “professional.” But true professionals do not stop there. In fact, they never stop – especially when it comes to...
Even though it’s STILL snowing, we know spring is almost here! Our Plant Sale Committee began meeting in February to plan this year’s annual fundraiser, but now that March has begun, things are really starting to happen! Marni Fogelson-Teel, whose daughter Remy is a Starfish and son Elijah is a PIC...
Are you artistic and creative? We need 3 people to decorate one of the PIC bulletin boards for the Spring Plant Sale! All paper supplies and plant information will be provided. All you need is some imagination. Work closely with Development Manager Karen Stachelek to complete the board by March 16th...
Last week, a baby grand piano was delivered to the Stucco Building, home of PIC's After School Program. Soon after the piano arrived, delighted and curious kids gathered around. All agreed with After School Teacher and musician John Schaff that the piano has a lovely sound. Thank you to PIC mom...
PIC Director of School Age Programs Anjali Gallup-Diaz has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) for her dedication to high quality after school programs. Anjali, along with 15 fellow educators across the Commonwealth, was selected as a 2015...
